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Truckee Meadows honors firefighters and civilians for lifesaving, bravery and service; Brett Taylor pinned as WUI community coordinator
Summary
The district held a pinning and awards ceremony May 6 recognizing promotions, lifesaving actions and bravery by firefighters and civilians — including responses during the Davis fire and multiple out-of-hospital saves.
On May 6, 2025, the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners recognized a large group of firefighters, staff and two civilians for awards and promotions tied to lifesaving responses and the district's Davis fire operations.
Why it matters: The awards highlighted a range of emergency responses (cardiac arrest resuscitations, pediatric airway obstruction, a hot-tub drowning) and two large, coordinated operations during the Davis fire that district leaders said helped avert far greater devastation. The board used the ceremony to acknowledge operational readiness and the contribution of mutual-aid partners.
What the board recognized - Pinning and promotions: Brett Taylor was formally pinned as the district's wildland-urban interface community coordinator after completing…
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